Candy bar vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candy bar and groat
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, zinc, and folate, yet groat is higher in copper, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than groat.
- Candy bar contains 6 times more saturated fat than groat. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, groat contains only 0.741g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Buckwheat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72757.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +891.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +509.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1507.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +925% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.21mg | 11753% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 1.039g | 64% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 3.4g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 1.04g | 39% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 1.1mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 231mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 10g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.425mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 0.741g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.2mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 2.4mg | 14% |
| Folate | 75µg | 30µg | 11% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 343kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 1.233mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 71.5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 8.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 7.02mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 347mg | 6% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 13.25g | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 460mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 61.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.498mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.